Spark plugs.
08-25-2003, 11:16 PM
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Spark plugs.
Hey, my car has 82k on the stock spark plugs and wires. Time for a change. Anyone have any tips for doing it yourself or anything that could be of assistance? I know changing the spark plugs and wires on f-bodies can be real fun. Thanks.
08-25-2003, 11:43 PM
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You're plugs and wires would be ok for a bit longer while you save for some headers if you dont have them already. I highly recommend doing plugs and wires while you throw some headers on. I have no idea how anyone can stand doing plugs and wires with the stock manifolds on the car. With my headers and OVC wires, I can probably do new plugs, new wires (cut, crimp, route) in no more than an hour.
08-26-2003, 09:19 AM
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i was having the same problem..i changed out my plugs and wires on my 80k engine a few weeks ago for the first time. its really not all that hard if you have a full lift and can just walk under it. if not a regular jack will work it will just make it a little bit harder. once i had removed the alternator,tensioner and starter the entire passenger side was cake..number 8 will give you the trouble so make sure you have swivel attachments for your wratchet. the drivers side is even easier just make sure you route the wiring through the heat trays so you dont burn up your new wires..send me a pm if you have anymore questions.
08-26-2003, 10:19 AM
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No, there's no code. I checked a few things already and my friends dads a mechanic, he's said it's almost definately the sparks and wires. I'd have to concur being that is has 82k on the stock ones. Thanks for the help.
08-26-2003, 11:13 AM
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The following advised I found on this site worked perfectly when I did mine for the first time;
1) Make sure you have a good selection of quality tools, 6 point sockets may help ensure that you don't mess up the hex of the old plugs if they are hard to remove, and have an assortment of short extensions, Long and short handeled ratches with and/or without swivels. (this sounds nuts but you never know what tool will make the difference between success and failure)
2) Jack up the front of the car
3) disconect the battery and remove the alrternator (for #2 plug and wire routing and to keep you from shorting out on the starter when doing the #8 plug)
4) standing up you can reach #1 (drivers side front) and #2 (passenger side front)
5) laying accoss the engine from the drivers side you can reach the #4 & #6 (maybe) passenger side
6) laying across the engine from the passenger side may help with #3 & #5 on the drivers side.
7) Laying on a creeper on with you feet sticking out from under the front of the car you can best reach #8 passenger side & I believe the same goes for #7 drivers side. (you may find #5 & #6 are easier to get to from underneath also)
8) when replacing plug wires use masking tape and label the routing and change them one at a time. The passenger side is especially easy to get the wires mixed up if you do them all at once.
9) Be SURE to use anti-seize on the threads of your new plugs and start them by hand! Make sure they are threaded in correctly BEFORE you put a wrench on them.
Good Luck, I hope this helps
1) Make sure you have a good selection of quality tools, 6 point sockets may help ensure that you don't mess up the hex of the old plugs if they are hard to remove, and have an assortment of short extensions, Long and short handeled ratches with and/or without swivels. (this sounds nuts but you never know what tool will make the difference between success and failure)
2) Jack up the front of the car
3) disconect the battery and remove the alrternator (for #2 plug and wire routing and to keep you from shorting out on the starter when doing the #8 plug)
4) standing up you can reach #1 (drivers side front) and #2 (passenger side front)
5) laying accoss the engine from the drivers side you can reach the #4 & #6 (maybe) passenger side
6) laying across the engine from the passenger side may help with #3 & #5 on the drivers side.
7) Laying on a creeper on with you feet sticking out from under the front of the car you can best reach #8 passenger side & I believe the same goes for #7 drivers side. (you may find #5 & #6 are easier to get to from underneath also)
8) when replacing plug wires use masking tape and label the routing and change them one at a time. The passenger side is especially easy to get the wires mixed up if you do them all at once.
9) Be SURE to use anti-seize on the threads of your new plugs and start them by hand! Make sure they are threaded in correctly BEFORE you put a wrench on them.
Good Luck, I hope this helps
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